Chapter 504: Chapter 527: Taking Drastic Measures_2
This matter isn’t over yet.
Now, go down and prepare immediately. The Earl’s Mansion will be closed for a month.
Everyday necessities, food, and so on, must all be stored properly, especially the food. It’s of utmost importance, and absolutely no mistakes can be allowed.
Jiang Xi.
I’ll leave the food safety to you. If anything goes wrong, you’ll be the first one I look for."
Now that their assassination attempt has failed, they will definitely seek another chance.
Baiyu cannot afford to be careless.
It is very likely that, having failed in an open assassination, they will resort to covert methods.
Defensive measures are a must.
If they end up dying due to such trivial matters, Baiyu would truly die with regrets.
The most important point.
Currently, the enemy is in the shadows, while we are in the open.
This requires extra caution.
Jiang Xi nodded, confident in her expertise in food safety.
There are many things.
Just by smelling, she could tell if something was poisoned or was normal.
"What exactly happened today?"
At this moment.
Yi Xian asked.
Baiyu paused and said: "Someone wants me dead, it’s that simple. These people can’t be dealt with for now.
However.
We can take advantage of this incident to get rid of some eyesores.
First, consolidate the forces at hand, and then slowly settle the scores."
Villiduo.
As the most prosperous southern city.
The Imperial war has not affected the entire trade of Villiduo.
On the contrary, the increase in residents from outside has made the place even more prosperous.
In the office of Duke Long Shanyun within the Villiduo Government, an elderly man was intently processing documents and official memos from various places.
"Your Majesty the God Emperor, you must take care of your health. No matter what, you should at least ensure basic rest."
Long Shanyun stood aside, with eyes full of concern, speaking.
The old man smiled, his thin face with eyes that shone brightly, "Do you think such hardships are unbearable for me?
I’ve been resting for so many years.
It’s about time to rectify the atmosphere within the empire.
If I hadn’t revisited these matters recently, I wouldn’t have known how severe the decay within the empire has become.
To establish a dynasty, only a few decisive battles are needed.
But to maintain a dynasty.
Requires monarch and ministers to work tirelessly and selflessly for decades.
The difficulty of this, I’ve come to understand."
Shangguan Tianyang sighed.
The speed of decay in the empire was terrifying.
Looking back to the time when the East Prosperity Imperial was established.
Legendary Ships and Titans, these ancient technologies were still at their peak combat strength.
Now.
A hundred years have passed.
Out of dozens of Legendary Ships, less than ten are still in normal service.
As for the Titans.
These powerful war machines have long since fallen in repeated encounters with different tribes and demons.
Apart from the decay of military power.
There are other aspects of decay and regression, such as official corruption, cronyism, demon infiltration, sub-human unrest.
Extraordinary people losing control.
The control of Extraordinary Power among the populace is too weak, resulting in many aberrant events.
Various hidden organizations and followers of the Evil God are stirring storms of turmoil.
In just a century.
The East Prosperity might appear flourishing and prosperous, but its insides are already rotten, resembling a nation on the verge of collapse.
The empire.
Needs a reform.
Needs a huge, revolutionary reform.
To cleanse the deeply rooted ailments, cut off the rotting flesh, and rejuvenate it.
"Your Majesty the God Emperor, although you are healthy, please take heed.
Bear in mind.
If a green mountain remains, there will be no lack of firewood.
As long as you are here.
The empire will not see the day of destruction and collapse."
Long Shanyun knew very well the power of the elderly man before him.
This was a true demigod, a living demigod.
Moreover.
Among demigods, he belongs to the strongest tier, extremely close to divinity.
And the deity he once served.
Is said to be.
Born from that supreme Aurora, called "Radiance" and referred to as the head of the gods.
Although this deity unexpectedly fell during the ancient wars of the gods, returning to the embrace of the Aurora.
However.
A prophecy was bestowed from the Aurora, promising He would eventually return.
Aurora, that is the pinnacle of the Dream Realm, the origin of all extraordinary things.
God War.
In a certain sense, it represents a war of factions, and also a war of races.
Flint gave humans fire, allowing them to leave the ranks of animals eating raw meat.
The scorching sun gave humans light, enabling them to walk on the earth without being eroded by darkness.
These two are Ancient Deities that stood on the side of the human camp.
However.
They are both dead.
Otherwise, the days of humanity would not be so difficult.
As for the current Seven Gods... better not mentioned.
Long Shanyun is not one of those impulsive youths; he knows many insider stories.
Nowadays, the East Prosperity Imperial is indeed not a monolithic bloc.
Internal conflict and external threats.
The situation of the entire empire is extremely dire.
...
Hearing Long Shanyun say this, Shangguan Tianyang could only smile helplessly and say, "Even deities cannot live forever; how long can I live?"
"Your Majesty..."
Long Shanyun’s face changed with shock.
Shangguan Tianyang shook his head, "Although we possess life spans far exceeding ordinary people, like other Martial Artists and Extraordinary, I too will age.
Eternal life is only a concept for ordinary people.
My Blood Qi, spirit, and spirituality are not what they used to be.
This body has already reached its twilight years, and I suppose my soul will also begin to decline soon.
Human power ultimately has its limits."
Long Shanyun was even more shaken.
He couldn’t even imagine the consequences if the East Prosperity Imperial lost this old man before him.
"Let’s not talk about this. As of now, I am still alive, so at least in the short term, there won’t be any issues."
Shangguan Tianyang changed the subject and asked, "How are the actions progressing in the Holy Light Church and Eternal Sleep City?"
Long Shanyun said, "The Holy Light Church seems to be intensifying the cultivation of the Heart Fire Wolf recently.
It’s possible.
They will conduct a ritual soon.
As for Eternal Sleep City, we have confirmed that the City Lord of Eternal Sleep City has been corrupted by evil...
Your Majesty the God Emperor, during your years of slumber.
The power of Eternal Sleep City has been continuously growing.
And due to its transcendent status, no one dared to restrain their development.
The current Eternal Sleep City.
Already has the trend of becoming uncontrollable and raising a tiger threatening the state."
The Holy Light Church and Eternal Sleep City.
These are the two largest blocks of decay in the empire today.
Even if Shangguan Tianyang himself were to cut them out, it would be injurious and affect the foundations of the empire.
However.
If he doesn’t deal with them and allows these two to grow, the situation will only worsen in the future.
Other people can no longer manage these two major forces.
Upon hearing Long Shanyun’s solemn tone, Shangguan Tianyang also realized the difficulty of the situation.
He frowned, tapping his fingers on the table, pondering for a long time before saying, "Let the Mechanical Cult’s people lock down Eternal Sleep City, even if it means deploying legions, legendary ships, or Titans to turn the entire Eternal Sleep City into a trapped city.
As long as they are trapped.
It will be easier to handle them naturally.
Additionally, have the Blood Knight Order take action against the Holy Light Church and start gradually purging the church members.
As for those few high-ranking church officials, I will find ways to keep them entangled, leaving them no time for other concerns.
Let’s do it this way.
Unexpectedly, the Holy Light has also become corrupted over the years..."
Upon seeing the fierce light in Shangguan Tianyang’s eyes, Long Shanyun was slightly startled.
The orders behind these represent countless heads falling, families being torn apart.
Mind you.
There are still hundreds of thousands of ordinary citizens in Eternal Sleep City.
However.
Turning Eternal Sleep City into a trapped city is tantamount to indiscriminate slaughter.
This method is indeed extremely effective.
The people in Eternal Sleep City, brainwashed by the Eternal Sleep City Lord for years, are surely the most extreme fanatical followers.
Reasoning with them is futile.
Only bloodshed can make everyone understand that Eternal Sleep City is no longer the former Eternal Sleep City.
And mobilizing the Blood Knight army against the Holy Light Church.
This is an earth-shattering measure.
Mind you.
The Holy Light Church is one of the two major churches of the East Prosperity Empire, the faith of countless people.
And that "Lord of Radiance" is still alive and hasn’t gone mad!
Long Shanyun knew some of the minor actions of the church over the years but dared not move, fearing the domino effect.
Presumably, the Holy Light Church also knew this point, so they acted with increasing impunity.
Unexpectedly.
His Majesty the God Emperor dared to be so decisive.
Only he could make such a decision.
Act when one must.
And when he does.
It must be a thunderous means!